Archives for 2012

By Joseph Garcia
A good coach always demands perfection from his or her team and especially if the coach is Liberty Hill’s Barry Boren.
Following a dominating performance in the Coach Smith Tournament in Salado last weekend, in which the Runnin’ Panthers took the title, Liberty Hill hosted the 4A Hutto Hippos in a game that was less-than perfect for Coach Boren.
In a … [Read more...]

By SHELLY WILKISON
A position on the Liberty Hill City Council vacated last month by Mike Crane remains vacant after an attempt to make an appointment failed by a 3-1 vote Monday.
Mayor Jamie Williamson recommended the Council appoint Liz Branigan, a member of the Parks & Recreation Board.
“I recommend we appoint the runner up,” said Councilman Byron Tippie, who … [Read more...]

Guy Anderson Thomas, 67, of Leander, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2012. He was born on October 10, 1945 in Tom Green County, Texas, to Mayo Gordon and Doris Genelle (Moser) Thomas.
Guy grew up in New Braunfels, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mayo and Doris; brother, Butch; and sisters, Gwen and Glenda. Guy is survived by his wife, Sandra (Vaughn) … [Read more...]

By Joseph Garcia
It has yet to be determined what kind of team the Liberty Hill Lady Panthers will be when district play comes around in January, but it is likely they will be in every single game with a shot to win as was the case Tuesday night at the Panthers Den.
With Liberty Hill down by eight (42-34) heading into the fourth quarter, any comeback seemed unlikely. … [Read more...]

By SHELLY WILKISON
With one month before she is sworn in as State Representative, Dr. Marsha Farney is spending her days preparing for a legislative session where all eyes will be on public education.
Dr. Farney, a Republican, was elected without opposition in November to represent Williamson, Burnet and Milam counties in the Texas House. A member of the State Board … [Read more...]

By SHELLY WILKISON
They may never know how or where it started, but days after a devastating fire, the air is still heavy around the place that the Leger family called home for almost 20 years.
“It’s very unsettling, very strange,” said Mark Leger as he walked up the driveway toward the house.
Although the traffic on the road in front of the property whizzed by, the … [Read more...]

By Joseph Garcia
Some folks are seemingly born to do certain things in their lifetime and for Liberty Hill senior Blake Danielak, basketball was always his destiny.
The 6-7 forward was one of the cornerstones of last season’s deep playoff run and is essential to the team’s success for the 2012-2013 season. If the Runnin’ Panthers figure to go back to the regional finals, … [Read more...]